Train vs. Plane: Why Slowing Down Might Be the Best Way to See Thailand
Thinking about your next adventure in Thailand? Trains and planes each have their perks, but when it comes to soaking
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Author: Richard Barrow
Remembering the Tragic Train Accident in Kaeng Luang in 2006
Eighteen years ago, on August 31, 2006, a tragic train accident occurred in Phrae Province that remains one of the
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Guide to the Bangkok-Vientiane Train
Welcome to the very first edition of the Asian Train Guide newsletter. My aim is to deliver a wrap-up of
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Thai Railways to Upgrade 130 Third-Class Fan Cars to Air-Conditioned Cars
In a significant move to enhance passenger comfort, Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Surapong Piyachote, announced that the State
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The best trains between Bangkok and Hua Hin
Looking for a train between Bangkok and Hua Hin? The most popular one is Special Express No. 43, which has
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List of Excursion Trains Available for Booking from July to September 2024
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced a series of excursion trains that are now open for booking. These
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Names on Tickets Must Match ID Cards starting 1 July 2024
There’s a new rule about ticket sales that started on 1st July. The name on the ticket must match the
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Timetable for trains from Bangkok to Battambang via Poipet in July 2024
Royal Railway Cambodia is currently trialing Poipet Border-Sisophon-Battambang return shuttles twice daily to test the market, seating, luggage, and motorbike
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Dates for Booking Advance Train Ticket during July and August 2024
Here are the Advanced Ticket dates for this month when you can book train tickets up to 30 days and
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SRT Now Offers Train Ticket Sales Up to Six Months in Advance
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced an extension of the advance ticket sales period through its D-Ticket system.
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Thailand’s Luxurious SRT Royal Blossom Train Debuts with Scenic Kanchanaburi Day Trip
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has unveiled its newest gem in the realm of tourist travel: the SRT Royal
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Launches New Travel Experience with State Railway of Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Boon Rawd Trading Co.,
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Thailand’s State Railway Opens Booking for Steam Locomotive Commemorative Trip
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the opening of ticket sales for a special steam locomotive trip celebrating
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Celebrating 108 Years of Bangkok Railway Station
“Bangkok Railway Station,” commonly known as Hua Lamphong, is a historical landmark in Bangkok. It began construction during the reign
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Proposed New Rail Lines for Bangkok Await Cabinet Approval
The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is currently in the final stages of accepting the M-MAP 2 study, which outlines
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D-Ticket Waiting List Now Available for Train Passengers
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the launch of a new “Waiting List” function on its D-Ticket online
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Tickets on Sale Now for Steam Train Excursion to Chachoengsao on 3 June 2024
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s birthday on 3rd June 2024, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will operate
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